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My sleeve is scheduled for July 19th. I am scared. I guess I have spent too much time reading horror stories. I am so upset I have went from being excited to being scared. Please help reassure me.

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It's okay to be scared and nervous. It's normal going into surgery. Just go in positive, and trusting your surgeon.

Instead of focusing on the "horror stories", focus on all the success stories out there. They far outnumber the scary ones.

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Intellectually, I know you are right. I just think it all happened so quickly, I haven't had a lot of time to process it. I went in for my consult on June 17th and surgery scheduled for July 19th. I immediately had to start a high Protein diet and now am on a full liquid diet. My biggest worry is a leakage. I know it's not rational as the chance is very low.

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My surgery is on the 19th as well. I was really excited until the last few days I have felt more scared too. I started my liquid diet today and so far so good. I didn't expect to be ok, but am so far. Just keep your mind on how good this will be for you in the long run and how happy you will be being able to do things you couldn't do before. I can hardly wait to cross my legs!

Tracy

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The percentages are in your favor, I was worried too, it's normal. It'll be over before you know it.

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goodluck, be nervous but be happy as well.....you won't believe your new journey to weight loss. be prepared for a new body. goodluck and godbless.

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